A letter from Dr. Hanson I am an orthopedic spine surgeon in Minnesota that specializes in endoscopic spine…
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Telemedicine Visits
Over the past few weeks, we have been closely monitoring COVID-19 and have followed recommendations put forth by…
Back On The Slopes | Patient Success Story
Jayme Woehl is a former patient of Minnesota Spine Institute that suffered severe low back and leg pain…
Dr. Hanson Leads Workshop On Endoscopic Techniques At NASS Conference
In October, Dr. Hanson attended the North American Spine Society’s (NASS) annual conference in Chicago, IL. NASS is…
Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Covered By Insurance?
If you suffer from back pain, chances are you want to explore treatment options. Whereas some back pain…
Can Laser Treatment Help Spinal Stenosis?
Question: My father is 70 years old, and he also has spinal stenosis. Can laser treatment help spinal…
Back & Neck Pain: Types, Treatments & Solutions
Consider if you will that you are a patient with back pain. You have had pain for a…
Addressing Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome With Endoscopic Denervation
The sacroiliac joint (called the SI joint) is the connection point between the spine and the pelvis. These…
Alleviating Facet Syndrome With Endoscopic Denervation
Facet joint syndrome (a.k.a. osteoarthritis) is a pain at the joint between two vertebrae in the spine. When…
Endoscopic Surgery for Spinal Stenosis: 3 Steps to Relief
The spine is designed to have enough space for the nerves in the spinal canal. But as aging…